Citizenship
What language must most immigrants speak, read, and write during their test interview?
English
What is a written idea for a new law called before it gets passed?
A Bill
What are the 2 branches of Congress?
House of Representatives (HOR) and the Senate
Which court is the absolute highest court in the nation?
The Supreme Court
How long do Senators serve for?
6 years
The legal process that allows an immigrant to become a citizen
Naturalization
What is the main, overall job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce and carry out laws
How many total members serve in the U.S. Senate?
100 (2 per state)
How many justices sit on the United States Supreme Court
9
How long do members of tnhe House of Representatives serve for?
2 years
Most immigrants must legally live in the United States for how many years before applying?
5 years
What is the word for when a president officially rejects a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
How many total voting members serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
What is the term for a court's legal power to interpret and apply the law
Jurisdiction
What are the small geographic sections that states are divided into called?
Districts
Children adopted from other countries can become citizens if what criteria is met?
Both adoptive parents are US citizens.
If the president vetoes a bill, what fraction of Congress must vote "yes" to override it?
2/3
How old must a citizen be to run for election to the U.S. Senate?
30 years old.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for?
Life
How many days can the President go without signing a bill (when congress is in session) before it automatically becomes a law?
10 days
What is one thing that could prevent an immigrant from becoming a US citizen?
Committing a crime.
What is the tactic called when a senator talks for hours to delay a vote on a bill?
Filibuster
Do all states in the US have the same number of representatives? Why or why not?
No-the number is based on the population in each state.
What types of cases are heard by the supreme Court?
Cases that involve infringement on a person or group's constitutional rights; between countries
What are the 3 levels of Federal Court?
District Courts, Courts of Appeal, The Supreme Court